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Salzgitter CFO Potrafki to step down in 2027, Christoph Martin named successor

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Posted on September 11, 2026

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· Last updated: September 11, 2026

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Salzgitter CFO Birgit Potrafki to Step Down in 2027; Christoph Martin Announced as Successor

Leadership Transition at Salzgitter

Announcement of Birgit Potrafki's Departure

Sept 11 (Reuters) - German steelmaker Salzgitter on Friday said Chief Financial Officer Birgit Potrafki would not renew her contract beyond its expiry in January 2027 and named Christoph Martin as successor.

Potrafki's Tenure and Departure Details

Potrafki will leave the Salzgitter Group when her current contract expires on Jan. 31, 2027, ending her tenure on the management board after more than a decade in senior finance roles.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Maria Rugamer; editing by Bartosz Dabrowski)

Key Takeaways

  • Birgit Potrafki, CFO since April 1, 2024, will step down at end of her contract on Jan 31, 2027, after over a decade in senior finance roles including at Bosch and Salzgitter (salzgitter-flachstahl.de)
  • Christoph Martin, with prior CFO experience at thyssenkrupp Steel Europe and serving since January 2025 on the management board of Salzgitter Mannesmann, has been named as her successor (salzgitter-mannesmann-international.de)
  • Under Potrafki’s leadership, Salzgitter has achieved a financial turnaround—‘back to black’ in 2025, substantial EBT improvement in early 2026, supported by cost‑cutting programs and operational gains (de.linkedin.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When will Birgit Potrafki step down as CFO of Salzgitter?
Birgit Potrafki will leave her position as CFO of Salzgitter when her contract expires on January 31, 2027.
Who is named as the next CFO of Salzgitter?
Christoph Martin has been named as the successor to Birgit Potrafki as CFO of Salzgitter.
How long has Birgit Potrafki served in senior finance roles at Salzgitter?
Birgit Potrafki has held senior finance roles at Salzgitter for over a decade.
What company is involved in the CFO succession announcement?
The announcement concerns Salzgitter, a German steelmaker.

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